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National 1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Officers
<br /> League Washington, D.C. President
<br /> • of 20004 Pamela P.Plumb
<br /> C111e8 (202)626-3000 Councilor.Portland,Maine
<br /> First Yeee President
<br /> Fax:(202)626-3043 Terry Goddard
<br /> Mayor,Phoenix,Arizona
<br /> Second vice President
<br /> Bob Solon
<br /> Mayor,Fl.Worth,Texas
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<br /> Councilwomen-at-Urge,
<br /> Denver,Colorado
<br /> Eicecutive Director
<br /> Alan Beare
<br /> Dear Municipal Official:
<br /> What has the National League of Cities done for cities and towns lately?
<br /> A lot.
<br /> One -recent example: protecting the revenue and borrowing authority of cities
<br /> A towns. In September, NLC hosted a meeting of more than 30 public interest
<br /> organizations to lead a battle against further_ federal efforts to intrude
<br /> upon .or interfere with municipal authority to issue tax-exempt bonds. We
<br /> agreed to a united position supporting prompt action on municipal bankruptcy
<br /> legislation and increasing the exemption from arbitrage and rebate mandates.
<br /> We also are opposing efforts to close down municipal bond pools and to
<br /> severely restrict the rights of municipalities to issue general obligation
<br /> and revenue bonds.
<br /> • Another example: last month the White House and Congress reached an historic
<br /> agreement on welfare reform. The final agreement rejected state and federal
<br /> efforts to pay for welfare reform by cashing in all municipal programs. The
<br /> final compromise does not interfere with a single municipal program, but
<br /> instead will help to lift many of our poorest city residents out of poverty
<br /> and into employment. NLC's efforts made cities and towns partners in this
<br /> process.
<br /> While these accomplishments are significant, it is clear local government
<br /> leaders face a crucial set of challenges and opportunities with a new
<br /> Administration and Congress.
<br /> That's why it's more important than ever that cities, towns and villages of
<br /> all sizes work together through the National League of Cities. Our united
<br /> efforts will insure that important national policies and decisions refflect
<br /> the interests of the vast majority of America's citizens -- those who live
<br /> and work in municipalities.
<br /> Sincerely yours, ire S• � � (iC�O'�l/L ����/C
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<br /> Alan Beals
<br /> Executive Director
<br /> . Pas!Presidents:Tom Bradley,Mayor,Los Angeles,California•Henry G.Cisneros,Mayor,San Antonio,Texas- Ford L.Harrison,Mayor,Scotland Neck,North Carolina•William H.Hudnut,
<br /> Ill,Mayor,Indianapolis,Indiana•George Latimer,Mayor,St.Paul,Minnesota•Henry W.Maier,Mayor,Milwaukee,Wisconsin•Jessie M.Rattley,Mayor.Newport Nevis,Virginia•John
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<br /> Rouselds,Mayor,Savannah,Georgia•Charles Royer,Ma Seattle,Washington•George V.Volnovieh,Mayor,Cleveland,Ohio•Dinretora:Gary Anderson,Mayor.Decatur,Illinois•Sidney
<br /> J.Barthelemy.Mayor,New Orleans,Louisiana•Marjorle A.Boon,Maya,Grand Haven,Michigan•John E.Bourne,Jr.,Mayor,North Charleston,South Carolina•Jon C.Burrell,Executive
<br /> Director,Maryland Municipal League•Hal Conklin,Councilmember.Santa Barbara,California•Mary Davla,Councilmember,Atlanta,Georgia•Ed Effort,Mayor.Overland Park.Kansas
<br /> •Edward a Ferran,Executive Director.New York Conference of Mayors•Robert Forrall,Councilmember,Los Angeles,California•Jan Fumer,Executive Director,Utah League of Cities
<br /> 8 Towns•E.Arthur Gray,Mayor,Pon Jervis.New York•Glenda E.Hood,Mayor Pro Tom.Orlando.Florida•Karen Humphrey,Councilmember,Fresno.California•Robert E.Johnson,
<br /> Executive Director,North Dakota League of Cities•Joseph A.Leafe,Maya,Norfolk,Virginia•Charles Lyons.Chairman,Board of Selectmen.Arlington, Mend
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<br /> Massachusetts•Melissa Meron,
<br /> Alderman.Louisville,Kentucky•Bob Overstreet,Councilmember,Everett,Washington•Grace Paterson,Mayor,Pierre,South Dakota•Dane G.Rinehart,Mayor,Columbus,Ohio•John
<br /> H.Rodriguez,Councilman,Yuma,Arizona•Perry Roquemofe,Executive Director,Alabama League of Municipalities•Steven C.Roberts.Alderman,St.Louis,Missouri•James Schelbel,
<br /> Councilmember,St.Paul.Minnesota•Florence Shapiro,Councilwoman.Plano,Texas•Dolores Sibonge,Councilmember,Seattle,Washington•Joseph A.Sweat,Executive Director.
<br /> Tennessee Municipal League•E.B.Tumor,Mayor Pro Tern,Lumberton,North Caroline•James Weatherby,Executive Director,Association of Idaho Cities
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